Europe’s increases in online shopping and delivery over the last two years show no signs of waning. Parcel delivery vehicles make up one of the most significant heavy-duty vehicle segments by volume in Europe, recording a market share of 11% in 2020. Fortunately, their predictable schedules and relatively short routes make last-mile delivery vehicles a prime ca...

Decarbonisation of the heavy-duty vehicle segment in Europe is crucial to curb greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions from the transport sector. Last-mile delivery trucks for city logistics are a promising application for electrification given their low daily mileages and the opportunity to recharge at depots when not in use. However, it is still unclear how thes...

The transition to zero-emission mobility and a decarbonised energy system are best planned in tandem, and electric vehicles will play a key role in both shifts in the coming years. Automakers are already committing to phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles, making Europe’s transport future electric. EVs are more than a cleaner vehicle; they are a power...

The use of electric trucks in urban and regional logistics has great potential to cut emissions in the freight sector and accelerate decarbonisation of transport. A key question for logistics operators is how to optimise truck charging in order to take advantage of lower electricity prices and excess renewable energy on the grid. To avoid the significant costs th...

Electrification of heavy-duty vehicles is key to decarbonising the transport sector and can help the European Union be climate neutral by 2050. RAP and the International Council on Clean Transportation offer recommendations for logistics operators, power sector regulators and charging infrastructure stakeholders on how to advance the electrification of urban logi...

Heavy-duty trucks are the main source of pollution and noise from urban freight. Electrifying these fleets brings substantial benefits to cities and the freight companies while advancing the transition to clean transport. Moving to electric fleets at an affordable price is possible today, if logistics operators understand the associated costs. This study by th...

​In a virtual conference organised by CharIN on e-mobility and funding for charging infrastructure, Dr. Julia Hildermeier provided an overview of best practices for developing a common vision for EV charging in the EU. She also provided policy recommendations on how Member States can build a cost-efficient and much-needed ‘essential charging network’ for in...

​In a webinar organised by the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA) on E-mobility: EV charging, network tariffs and related regulatory implications, Dr. Julia Hildermeier provided an overview of the critical role of time-varying tariff design in smart EV charging....

​In a webinar organised by the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA) on E-mobility: EV charging, network tariffs and related regulatory Implications, Dr. Julia Hildermeier outlined current e-mobility issues and provided recommendations for policies needed to stimulate the growth of EVs and charging infrastructure in the European Union....